Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Sept. 14

Reporter: Rich Kolko
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Misty Proffitt, Zeke Smith, Jacques Thornton

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement. Call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

Misty Proffitt

Misty Proffitt (DOB: 5/15/1981) – wanted in Lee County on an order revoking pretrial supervision for trafficking in illegal drugs. Proffitt was arrested after authorities said they found fentanyl, marijuana and meth in a home she shared with her two children. They also found handguns and several shotguns. She was arrested and released a few days later.

In August, a judge rescinded her release and ordered her back in custody. According to authorities, she has a violent history and once pointed a shotgun at her own child.

She is 5-foot, 7-inches and 160 pounds and was last known to be living in Cape Coral.

Zeke Smith

Zeke Smith (DOB: 8/9/1985) – wanted in Lee County for violation of probation for theft. According to detectives, Smith was captured on surveillance footage as he stole items from a local business, causing several hundred dollars in damage.

Smith told authorities he was in the area to do a little fishing and denied involvement in any theft.

Smith has previously been arrested at least 22 times with charges that include domestic violence by strangulation, burglary, grand theft, contempt and fraud, among other crimes.

Authorities say he is a registered convicted felon who also has ties to Fort Myers Beach.

He is 5-foot, 11-inches and weighs 160 pounds. He will be held without bond upon his arrest.

Jacquez Thornton

Jacquez Thornton (DOB: 12/27/1997) – wanted in Lee County for violation of community control after a conviction for robbery. Thornton was found guilty of robbing someone of their Xbox. Thornton was supposed to meet up with the victim to buy the Xbox but held him at gunpoint instead.

Thornton was placed on state supervision until March 2024, but violated those conditions in August, authorities said.

He has been on the run since and he was last known to be staying in Fort Myers’ Dunbar neighborhood.

He is 5-foot, 10-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds.

Upon his arrest, he will be held without bond.


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If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers
1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or
southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com

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